Shooting Chrony Alpha Chronograph, Red Reviews

I like this item because it helped mendial my gun in and it shoots much better now and can hit the target everytime now

The chronograph is very easy to setup and use. All you need to make it functional is a single 9v battery. The guide rods and diffusers are easy to put together and into the chronograph.

Make the fps/mps show to the same placement, instead of tenths and hundredths. Would also suggest putting a cord cover over the wire between the sensors so it is not easy to close it in the case when you fold it up, not a huge deal but a simple detail that would make it a little nicer.

One thing to note is that the fps and average are shown down to the tenths place but when you pull up extreme spread and deviation it shows the numbers down to the hundredths place so if you re-run the fps through another ballistics program you will get different numbers for extreme spread and deviation. The diffusers snap/click together or apart fairly hard and at times so it feels like the little tabs might eventually wear off or break.

Easy to set up and use, fairly intuitive. Shot string data is useful for gauging consistency. Works well with both .22 and .177 pellets.

Design the enclosure so that all the rods and screens will store in side the enclosure when folded. Nice folding package, but you still have to tote around a cardboard box to carry the accessories. This makes no sense. Also, make the screens out of a more flexible and durable material.

Sky screens appear to be made of too hard and brittle a plastic. After only two uses, the flexing is starting to stress the joints where the rods connect.

Easy to set up and use. Easy to read numbers.

Maybe add a padded carry case.

It took awhile to get consistent readings indoors. Here's why. This chrony does not like L E D or fluorescent indoor lighting. I put up a shielded clamp work light with a daylight color incandescent bulb. Now have absolutely no error codes and good readings.

easy to use

maybe a carrying case

worth the money

Memory and statistics.

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I had the basic green model prior to this one. After giving the green unit to my son, he moved to another state, so I needed a unit of my own again. The green unit was out of stock, so the few extra bucks for this one was no bother. When I started using it, I realized it is a big labor saver, because I no longer need to write down shot info to take back to the Excel spreadsheet to calculate averages, spreads, and SD. Don't cheap out on the basic green unit: Spend the extra few single notes and get the Alpha!

Works well

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Compact, easy to use

perfect reading every time. My last one had one error reading after another

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I think you will be very pleased with this crony.

String steel outer shell. Well construct. Good fit & finish except for one thing (see things I would change). Mine arrived with an electrical problem, I decided to swap it for another make & model. Transports well. Lots of different models to choose from.

I don't like the "pressure panel" style of front display push buttons. In terms of reliability, they are hit-or-miss. Mine and already started to de-laminate. (Advantage: they are cheap to manufacture and keep the costs down.) Had the front panel been different, I might have stuck with the product,

I could be happy with one of these, I just decided to go a different direction. Some clever mechanical design features that an engineer can appreciate. Had mine worked out of the box I could have been quite happy with it.

Compact, easy to use, construction, price, portability, and easy to add other components.

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I love the Crony, I have bought a TX200MK3 and an RWS 34, both of which I paid for the 10 for $10 and with minor calculations my rifles are getting stronger over the few months I have owned them. This is a wonderful tool and the only thing to make it better is if PA would also sell a spring compressor so we can keep our air guns in top notch condition.

Very easy to use, with one exception I will mention below. I basically took it out of the box and started using it.

Nothing, this is a very well thought out design.

If you are using an air-gun, like my Marauder, it's best to give it a little more distance from the muzzle than you first think you would need. I started with about 3 feet and it was giving me funny readings. I moved it to about 5 feet away from the muzzle. It worked well then. The problem I mentioned above came up at this point. It is hard to line air gun up with the sensors on the unit. I was advised to use a bore sight to line it up. I haven't tried that. Don't have the money for one. If you are going to "tune" your airgun or you are in a country that muzzle energy limits, this is a must have!

good value for the money.

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if you are going to tune your air gun will will be needing this.

The workmanship on this equipment reminded me of military grade.The operating instructions are reasonable to understand even for a beginner.As for the utility its an indispensable tool for reaching the best performance of guns vs ammo. Good deal for the $ ------Just found out my GAMO SOCOM extreme is malfunctioning-- bad news re: GAMOS part & service.

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Easy to use do not let the instructions intimidate you they have a short cut included and more likely than not youll get the the chrony going A-OK. Remember to find a sunny spot to use it- put the reflectors on and shoot 4 to 6 inches above the sensors-and 3 to 5 feet AWAY from the unit- take your time and use eye protection. Dont forget to turn it on!

The Shooting Chrony just plain works. The fold-up design protects internal components and makes it easier to transport.

I would like to see the cost of accessories and add-on devices drop a bit.

Be very meticulous in the setup of the Shooting Chrony. When I first received the device, I got a lot of errors. I found that the projectile must fly directly over the small sensors of the chrony to properly register a reading. This means you may need to do some test shots to see that your barrel alignment is really close to the centerline of the Chrony. Also, a tripod is a really useful accessory to have for the Chrony.

Easy to use and reliable

This unit is very compact and easy to use. It has all the functions I need to see where my air rifles and firearm velocities are at.

Perhaps the area that scans the pellet as it passes over could be a bit wider to be easier to fire over. Other than that, I wouldn't change anything.

Having one of these is essential for knowing if your air guns are operating properly. It will let you know if the velocities are even close to where they should be and can help you know (if the velocities are too low) that there is a problem with the gun. I would recommend these for all air gunners.

Easy to use after proper set up.

Install cord retainer to prevent pinching it when closing unit.

I used a self adhesive plastic zip tie mount and a looped zip tie to prevent cord from pinching upon closing the unit. And it wants to get pinched.

Every thing works as advertised

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needs direct sunlight. won't work in the shade or overcast day

ease of operation,construction is top notch,price is very reasonable.

make sensors a bit wider, but not that bad just a little compensation and your good to go

vital pieceof equipment for knowing velocity and consistency in your air rifle

easy to use, compact, very portable,fits my tri-pod which makes it adjustable for any use.

maybe have adjustable back-lit light on screen if needed

if these are calibrated correctly, all advertised velocities are not what they claim. (at least the guns i own!) But over time, i can find out which ones lose power the fastest. Really great for testing different pellets!!